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Welcome
You
have just entered the cyber-rink site of the PAHL, a premier
organization for the development and promotion of competitive
youth amateur hockey. PAHL represents over 250+ teams of boys
and girls from Mini-Mites to Midgets, who compete at all levels
from B to AAA.
We hope that all our
players and families have a rewarding hockey season. Encourage your
player with words of support and pride. Cheer all the players for their
efforts.Respect our coaches and officials. We are all here to help
our players grow and develop. |
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In Memory: |
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Dusty Shaffer,
PAHL V P of Discipline for 15 years,
from 1995 to 2010, passed away this
week from a heart attack. Dusty
served the PAHL tirelessly in the
sport that he loved, and for the
players that he was passionate
about. He was a friend and a
leader. He was a gentle man that
held us all to a higher standard.
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Please join us all in
the PAHL as we send our deepest
condolences to his wife Linda, his
children, and family. Cards may be
sent to: |
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Mrs. Linda Shaffer
and Family |
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270 St. Patrick's
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Worthington, PA
16262 |
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Heads
Up Pittsburgh Youth Hockey Baseline
Concussion Testing |
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Attention PAHL Parents:
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC
Sports Medicine are teaming up on a
first-of-its-kind initiative - "Heads Up
Pittsburgh" - to offer free ImPACT baseline
concussion testing and educational programs
to youth hockey players in the Pittsburgh
region. The program is funded by the
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.
The tests are conducted through the UPMC
Sports Concussion Program, a credentialed
ImPACT testing partner. They use a 30-minute
test that evaluates and documents multiple
aspects of neurocognitive functioning --
including memory, brain processing speed,
reaction time, post-concussive symptoms and
an injury-documentation system. All NHL
players undergo such a test. The baseline
test is then used for a comparison if a
player suffers a concussion and to help
inform return to play decisions made by
health care professionals. Educational
materials are provided by the Center for
Disease Control and Prevention.
The tests are being conducted at the UPMC
Sports Medicine Center on the South Side and
at any of five Community College of
Allegheny County locations - Allegheny,
Boyce, North and South campuses and West
Hills Center. Up to 20 players can be tested
at the same time.
Here are the details:
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The free baseline testing
is for registered USA Hockey
participants starting in the Pee Wee
division (12 & under) through High
School (18 & under)
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Log on to
www.upmc.com/hockeytesting
to pre-register at one of the locations
for your baseline test
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Enter Password:
upmcheadsup
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Enter Your USA Hockey
confirmation number for either the 10-11
or 11-12 season. If you don't know your
number you can access it at
www.usahockeyregistration.com
, click on 'Request Duplicate
Registration Confirmation' or contact
USA Hockey at 1-800-566-3288 ext 123
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Our goal is to baseline
test all players by the beginning of the
2011-2012 season. Registrations will
fill quickly, there are a total of seven
sites for testing. Testing will continue
through the summer.
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At each testing center
UPMC staff will be on hand to discuss,
answer questions and educate parents on
concussions while their children take
the test
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Educational packages are
available for coaches, players and
parents.
If you have questions or
concerns contact the Pittsburgh Penguins
Foundation at
info@pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.com |
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